All posts tagged "Texas History"
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Spring Sault | February 19, 2019
New Land Added to San Jacinto Battleground to Preserve Texas History
Over 23 acres are being added to the land surrounding the San Jacinto Monument, according to an announcement...
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Honky Tonk Foodie | November 15, 2018
Thank You to Texans Past: Jane Yelvington McCallum
Texas has a colorful history of women serving in elected positions. This fascinating past includes Jane Legette Yelvington...
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Honky Tonk Foodie | November 7, 2018
Why Natural Gas Stinks: New London, Texas, School Explosion of 1937
Have you ever wondered why natural gas smells like rotten eggs? A tragic Texas event occurred in March...
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Honky Tonk Foodie | September 18, 2018
Historical Greatness: Sarah A. Bowman Kicked Butt and Took Names
In the end, a spider bite killed Sarah Bowman, but not before she became the Heroine of Fort...
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Paul Fronczek | July 25, 2018
Wild Bill Longley, the Texas Outlaw Who was Hanged Three Times
After the Civil War, the reconstruction of Texas left its mark as the most dangerous time in Lone...
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Paul Fronczek | June 12, 2018
The Real Lone Ranger: John Reynolds Hughes, the Man Who Inspired the Myth
There isn't a single town in Texas that doesn’t have famous residents, current or past, and Liberty Hill...
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Spring Sault | January 8, 2018
Empathy in Texas History: Truly Embracing Our Cultural Fabric
As San Antonio plans for its 300th anniversary, many Texans are hoping the festivities are inclusive of everyone’s...
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Athena Hessong | December 20, 2017
Disasters in Texas History You May Not be Familiar With
Throughout Texas history, you may have heard about victories and a few upsets, but some Texas history disasters...
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Athena Hessong | December 19, 2017
Read All About It: December News from Texas Historical Commission
The Texas Historical Commission has released its latest news stories from December 2017. Check out what the THC...
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Athena Hessong | December 18, 2017
Living History Farms Bring Our Texas History to Life
Relive the past at these living history locations around the Texas Hill Country. With the help of actors,...
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Athena Hessong | December 13, 2017
Archaeology Societies Found in the Texas Hill Country
Archaeology in the Texas Hill Country helps historians to learn more about the past. These are some of...
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Athena Hessong | December 12, 2017
Kingsland History From a Small River Town to a Tourist Getaway
Kingsland history took many twists and turns over its more than 100 years. Though nearly obliterated, this town...
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Athena Hessong | December 12, 2017
Steamboats in Texas History from Austin’s Colony to Today
Steamboats initially provided the state with a vital connection from farms to the coast, but technology eventually surpassed...
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Athena Hessong | December 11, 2017
The Strange Tale of the Crush Crash
Crush, Texas, has one of the most unusual origin tales, and it begins with a train wreck. Learn...
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Athena Hessong | December 8, 2017
Then and Now: The Evolution of Texas Bridges
Texas bridges have changed dramatically from the first wooden creek crossings. See how history, art, and engineering have...
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Athena Hessong | December 8, 2017
Texas Heritage Travel Guide: A Free Resource for Your Next Trip
When you next travel through Texas, be sure to get the Texas Heritage Travel Guide, which gives you...
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Athena Hessong | December 1, 2017
Remember Aquarena Springs in San Marcos with These Pictures from the Past
Once a tourist staple of San Marcos, Aquarena Springs no longer exists, but these images will take you...
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Athena Hessong | November 28, 2017
What’s the Big Deal with Big Red Soda?
Big Red soda is as much a Texas drink as Dr Pepper. Both were invented in here. Discover...
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Athena Hessong | November 27, 2017
Fredericksburg History – A Small Texas Town with a Rich Past
Fredericksburg history starts at its founding and spans the centuries. Though it remains a small town, its influence has...
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Athena Hessong | November 22, 2017
Dinosaur Tracks to See in and Around the Texas Hill Country
If you love dinosaurs, don't miss these opportunities to see their footprints. These real dinosaur tracks around the...